American chef Mario Batali once said, “the kitchen really is the castle itself. This is where we spend our happiest moments and where we find the joy of being a family”.
How do you want the space where you’ll spend some of your happiest moments to feel? If you want to create a sense of warmth and comfort in your very own custom kitchen “castle”, then this entry is for you. Whether it’s your little ones running in to grab a snack, a midnight voyage to the refrigerator, wine shared over a date, laughs with close friends, or exploring that new recipe you wanted to try, having a kitchen that emits a cozy feeling is an essential part of any home.
Here are a few simple steps that you can take that can turn your regular kitchen into a luxury kitchen haven.
Bring Items to the Forefront With Open Shelving
It may seem so simple, but the visual stimulus of seeing ingredients and kitchen items placed across a floating shelf gives that gentle nudge to the senses indicating that this is not a cold space. It adds a depth of texture to the room, an easy and adaptable installation that can elevate your custom kitchen to the next level of cozy.
Take a look at some of our collections to find examples of how our designs incorporate open shelving and you’ll see what we mean. An added bonus to this simple design feature is that it is as practical as it is stylish. Displaying some of the contents that would otherwise be hidden away in drawers and cupboards while still maintaining that sense of neatness and order. It’s so cozy, and it also sets up a further mechanism that we’re going to look into.
Cast a Warm Glow on Your Space
A good way to give that sensation of warm tranquility in your luxury kitchen is the lighting patterns in the space. The warmer the lighting, the warmer the mood. So being intentional about the way you light the space where you prepare your food is key to the overall sensation.
There are many opportunities for different aspects of lighting in a kitchen: room lighting, stovetop lighting, and cabinet lighting, among others. What creates dynamic depth to a space is when each of these lighting sources gives off a slightly different color, creating a pleasing sensation for the eye. When you decide what types of lighting are best for your kitchen, be sure to keep this note in mind.
Natural Wood Is Always a Good Idea
When the human eye sees wood, it’s hard not to link it to a variety of feelings; a snug fire, a cozy shelter, a home, a forest – the list goes on. Whether it’s something evolutionary or textural to our senses, the clever use of wood can make a huge difference to that sense of “warmth” in your custom kitchen.
Getting creative as to how to incorporate wood can be fun. Perhaps it’s using a hardwood finisher on your open shelving, or applying a smooth oak countertop to that central island counter. It could be as elegant as applying a finishing trim to your cabinets.
If you are bent on that sleek, modern feel it can be as simple as peppering the kitchen space with visible wooden cutting boards or other wooden instruments (neatly of course). The use of wood is an age old trick, and contributes to the overall feeling of warmth in a home.
Choose the Right Colors For Ambiance
In addition to the materials used, like natural wood, you can also add some warmth through colors. Our divine kitchen is a wonderful example of how to take colors that are normally cool, like grey, and make them feel as cozy as drinking hot cocoa on an autumn evening.
Our rust red cabinets are the perfect bold addition to any room, but you can also keep the color introductions more subtle with decor. We’re going to talk in a later section about decor and textures on their own, but in terms of color they can add quite a bit. A few burgundy, deep tangerine, or golden yellow elements – such as cookbooks, tchotchkes, or appliances – can instantly make a space feel warmer and “lived in”.
Some colors may even surprise you with their warmth. If you’re not a fan of the reds and yellows, try adding some teal or even camel. Most colors have versions of warm shades that can be used within a space to create the ambiance you’re looking for.
Add Cozy Texture With a Rug
The old saying that a rug can really pull a room together is not exempt from the kitchen. When looking to generate a warm feeling in your custom kitchen, consider the use of an appropriately colorful rug that just adds that little bit of depth to the space.
This signals to the eye the space is full, alive, and full of texture – and is therefore, warm. Based on your floor plan and kitchen design, a floor rug can really tip the balance of a kitchen space from cool to warm.
Add Visual Interest With Vases & Textures
Perhaps one of the simplest ways to give your luxury kitchen that warm feeling is by utilizing decor and different textures throughout the space. Small details, such as a strategically placed vase, allow the kitchen to really pop.
For example, a luxury kitchen that is primarily grey tones with granite countertops can be warmed up by the clever placement and utilization of brass vases throughout the space. Couple that with a rug and immediately the space begins to warm up. The same goes for kitchens of all designs. Curating plants, vases, and various textural elements within the space can prevent it from being too mundane and bring out that stylish glow.
The fantastic thing about noblessa’s luxury kitchens is that they infuse the high end style of the kitchen space without losing that warm feeling that makes any kitchen a key feature in the home.
